Indie Basement is a weekly column on BrooklynVegan focusing on classic indie and alternative artists, "college rock," and new and current acts who follow a similar path. There are reviews of new albums, reissues, box sets, books and sometimes movies and… Read More
So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We… Read More
Sophie Allison launched her Soccer Mommy project in 2015 with a series of bedroom-recorded, self-released EPs, before eventually signing to Fat Possum and then Loma Vista and releasing a series of increasingly ambitious albums, including this year's Oneohtrix Point Never-produced… Read More
Here's a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. BOB MOULD Bob Mould has announced more solo tour dates, including a September run that hits Montana, Idaho, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. He also hits the Southeast… Read More
Jason Isbell has a busy tour schedule ahead, with a summer full of dates with his band The 400 Unit, including stops on Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival, and headline shows too. He's just announced he'll return to Nashville's Ryman… Read More
As mentioned, Philly indie-punks Swearin' are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a headlining Philly show on June 21, followed by a free Central Park show opening for singer Allison Crutchfield's sister Katie's band Waxahatchee (which… Read More
TONIGHT IN NYC: Phoebe Bridgers, MUNA @ BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Sigur Ros @ Kings Theatre Kraftwerk @ State Theatre New Jersey Blonde Redhead, Faten Kanaan @ Le Poisson Rouge Superchunk, Torres @ Webster Hall Superchunk (performance & signing) @… Read More
So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and… Read More
Pop Montreal has announced its 2022 edition, which happens September 28 – October 2 at venues all over the city. The initial lineup includes Tortoise, The Linda Lindas, Martha Wainwright, Cymande, Julie Doiron, Hollie Cook, Born Ruffians, L'Rain, Sister Nancy, Medicine… Read More
TONIGHT IN NYC: Grouper, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma @ The Opera House Patti Smith @ Brooklyn Public Library Primus, Battles @ Wellmont Theater The Feelies @ Brooklyn Made Orville Peck, Teddy and the Rough Riders @ Brooklyn Steel Alex Cameron, Aoife Nessa… Read More